California Gold Country - Relive the Tales of California’s Gold Rush Towns
California Gold Country is one of the historic gems of Hollywood that still manages to draw flocks of travellers and fortune hunters every year. And if you are planning to explore the California Gold Rush towns of Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties and experience other Sierra Nevada high country adventures, Gold Country Visitors Guide is just for you. California Gold Country was established when a carpenter discovered gold in the American River at Sutter's Mill in 1848, instantly making it a land of discovery and opportunities. Towns popped up in the Sierra foothills overnight along what is now California State Route or Highway 49. The miner '49ers are gone, but a ride along the aptly named Highway 49 through gold rush counties, oak-lined byways, rich wineries and other historic sites is worth the trip. Most Gold Country towns feature the original buildings and cater to tourism. Whether you would like to tour the elegant family wineries or taste some great dining cui